What are Staffordshire comforter spaniels?

Staffordshire comforter spaniels are earthenware pottery figures modelled after King Charles Spaniels, traditionally placed on Victorian mantelpieces facing inward toward each other. Parks of these dogs became staples of nineteenth-century domestic interiors, often distinguished by copper lustre markings or hand-painted patches.

What is an okimono sculpture?

An okimono is a Japanese decorative carving or bronze object designed for interior display rather than religious use. These pieces often depict animals, figures, or scenes from daily life. Meiji period examples demonstrate exceptional metallurgical skill and fine surface detailing by named Japanese artists.

Were Staffordshire dogs made as pairs?

Potters typically manufactured Staffordshire dog figures in matched left-facing and right-facing pairs to sit symmetrically on either side of a fireplace or shelf. While single figures do survive, original matched pairs remain the standard format sought by collectors of nineteenth-century ceramics.

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These antique dog ornaments range from Staffordshire pottery spaniels to French animalier bronzes, offering character and history for any mantelpiece.

19th century

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Pair of Staffordshire Dogs

From Deva Antiques

£125

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19th century

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19th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled 'Greyhound & Fly" by Alfred Barye

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£4,450

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Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery "Comforter" Spaniels

19th century

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Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery "Comforter" Spaniels

From Antiques4EU

£365

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19th century

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Charming Late 19th Century Austrian Seated Terracotta Pug Dog

From LVS Decorative Arts

£925

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Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Dog Sculpture

19th century

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Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Dog Sculpture

From Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

£1,500

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Large Japanese Bronze Okimono by Masaaki

19th century

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Large Japanese Bronze Okimono by Masaaki

From Donald Allison Antiques

£8,500

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19th century

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Unusual Pug Dog Candlestick C1880

From Shaun King Antiques

£165

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Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Figure Group ~ "Poodles"

19th century

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Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Figure Group ~ "Poodles"

From Antiques4EU

£265

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Early 20th Century Bronze Study Entitled "Seated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Bronze Study Entitled "Seated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£585

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Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Puppy Dog Sculpture

19th century

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Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Puppy Dog Sculpture

From Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

£750

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Listings feature Victorian earthenware pottery, Japanese bronze okimono, and Austrian cold-painted bronzes spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Poodles with Pups

19th century

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Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Poodles with Pups

From Antiques4EU

£465

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A Rare Pair of Nineteenth Century Staffordshire Pottery Maltese Terriers

19th century

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A Rare Pair of Nineteenth Century Staffordshire Pottery Maltese Terriers

From Gertrude Antiques

£110

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Lovely Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

19th century

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Lovely Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£225

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Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Seated Spaniels

19th century

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Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Seated Spaniels

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£375

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19th century

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Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Irish Setter" by Jules Moigniez

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£1,850

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19th century

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19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Bronze French Bulldog

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£275

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Antique Dog Ornaments

Pair of Staffordshire Dogs

19th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled 'Greyhound & Fly" by Alfred Barye

Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery "Comforter" Spaniels

Charming Late 19th Century Austrian Seated Terracotta Pug Dog

Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Dog Sculpture

Large Japanese Bronze Okimono by Masaaki

Unusual Pug Dog Candlestick C1880

Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Figure Group ~ "Poodles"

Early 20th Century Bronze Study Entitled "Seated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Puppy Dog Sculpture

Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Poodles with Pups

A Rare Pair of Nineteenth Century Staffordshire Pottery Maltese Terriers

Lovely Quality Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Seated Spaniels

Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Irish Setter" by Jules Moigniez

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Bronze French Bulldog

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